News from the Leader of the LGA Labour Group

Next Generation Programme 2018/19

The Next Generation Programme for 2018-19 is now open for
applications. The programme offers ambitious and talented councillors an
unparalleled political development opportunity, uniquely developed within party
political traditions and with party political experts. Next Generation aims to
support and encourage councillors to be bold and confident political leaders,
progress in your political career and be champions of local government.

To apply to be part of the Next Generation you will need to
have been a councillor for at least one year as well as be a Group Leader,
Portfolio Shadow, Chair of Scrutiny, Portfolio Holder or Service Committee
Chair – or your Group Leader agrees that you are likely to be so within a year.
There is a competitive application process, which closes on Tuesday 31 July
2018. You will need sign off from you Group Leader to apply. The
programme will run over the weekends of, 20/21 October (London) 1/2/ December
(Warwick) and 19/20 January 2019 (Manchester). Participants must attend
all of the three weekends.

There is no cost to attend the programme, all meals and
accommodation will be provided including pre-night accommodation where
required. However attendees must cover their own travel costs. If you
would like further information about the programme, please email Martin Angus

Opposition watch

Boris Johnson has been replaced as foreign secretary by Jeremy Hunt following the
former London mayor's shock resignation from the cabinet over Theresa May's
Brexit strategy.

Tory MP Andrew
Griffiths has resigned as a minister for personal reasons.

Events

Fawcett Society, Courage Calls, drinks reception.

Wednesday 18 July, 8:00-9:00pm, Church House,
Westminster.

The Fawcett Society would like to invite women councillors
to their Courage Calls, drinks reception on the evening of Wednesday 18th
July from 8pm-9pm in Church House. This is to celebrate women in politics, and
to encourage more women to stand for elected office. Please RSVP to events@fawcett.co.uk More
information can be found
here